Join us for one of our great upcoming events from our ABC's of Wine course with Michael Franz, ABC's of Beer (our newest course), Wine Receptions, Beer Tastings or wine certification courses !
We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Washington Wine Academy Education Center in Crystal City. This classroom seats 40 comfortably, is green (not literally but see our WWA Green Initiatives Page) and will allow us to offer more courses, tastings and events than ever before !
We strive to continue to offer
educational, fun and quality wine events for the
Washington DC area. Have an idea for a great event...let
us know about it!
We continue our Weekend Wine
Tours of Virginia Wineries EVERY Saturday and Sunday
with Reston Limousine. See in our Featured Events
section to the right of this box.
Wine and Spirit Education Trust Update:Special "Hold the Dates" Notice:
WSET Foundation Certificate - Level One - Saturdays, Early 2010 - More details coming soon.
WSET Intermediate Certificate - Level Two - Tuesdays, January 19, 26 & February 2, 9 and 16th with exam on March 2, 2009. - Tuition - $ 675.00.
WSET Advanced Certificate - Level Three - Mondays, January 18, 25 & February 1, 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 8, 15 and 22. Exam on April 5, 2009. - Tuition - $1275.00.
WSET Diploma Certificate (Unit Two) - Level Four - Sundays, January 31, 2010 - Tuition and Details - $1445.00 Note: Watch schedule for more courses.
Home Study Courses Available for the following courses:
We are very excited to offer our courses in our Crystal City (Arlington), VA - Washington Wine Academy Education Center. Our new location is conveniently located just three blocks to the Pentagon City Metro, three blocks to the Crystal City Metro Station and with lots of free parking nearby.
Current Events Listing!
February 10, 2010 - Our most popular class ! WWA's - ABC's of Wine (VA) $58.50
If you love wine...really love wine...then the ABC's of Wine is the perfect overall concept
course for you. Michael Franz, Editor for WineReviewOnline.com and former wine columnist from the Washington Post, created this course consisting of one freestanding class that provide a working knowledge of all the fundamentals
of wine. Add the ABC's of Beer to your purchase and learn about both over two nights!
No prior knowledge or experience is required, and is equally
appropriate for casual consumers or for those interested
in careers in the wine trade or restaurant and hospitality
business.
Participants learn about each of the basic types of wine,
the techniques by which they are made, and the factors determining
quality.
Presentations are coupled with guided tastings of carefully
selected wines that exemplify the world's greatest grapes
and predominant styles.
The series concludes with an intensive seminar on pairing
wines with different foods, enabling participants to incorporate
wine into home entertaining and restaurant dining with enhanced
confidence and pleasure.
ABC's of Wine - Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - Our most popular class!
Registration: 7:00 PM, Event - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington,
VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.
Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow
Lines) - Metro
Map
Note: These tastings are sit down
style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables)
vs. rounds.
Event hosted by Michael Franz, Editor for WineReviewOnline.com
and recent long-term wine columnist for the Washington Post
.
Please purchase tickets in advance (must be 21).
ABC's of Wine
What is wine, and how is it made? How are wines made
sweet or dry, red or white, delicate or robust? How are
sparkling wines, rosés, and fortified wines made?
How is wine best purchased, stored, served and preserved?
How does a professional taste and evaluate a wine?
Tasting: Four pairs of wine, each made
from a particular grape (e.g., Chardonnay or Merlot) but
sourced from different regions.
Objective: Learn to distinguish
differences and articulate preferences between European
and New World wines.
ABC's of Wine - Purchase Tickets Here - $58.50
February 10, 2010, $58.50 - Note: For multiple purchases...please purchase separately for each attendee.
Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No
Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering.
And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will
be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your Google Checkout
receipt.
February 13, 2010 -Just Listed
"Valentine's Couples Night" Wine Cruise on the Potomac River (DC) $150.00 (Two Attendees)
Great Way to celebrate Valentine's Day!
Join Washington Wine Academy as we
host another of our great cruises on the Potomac
River. This night is special as it is on the eve of Saint Valentine's Day and the weekend of romance and love.
Our Valentine's Day Wine Cruise will feature
more than 18 different Wines of the World, (a few Beers of the World for the guys) and festive light party fare (food). We will be on the luxury yacht Finished Business as
we take a two plus hour cruise on the Potomac River.
Menu:
Cheese boards with fruit
Vegetable crudites
Spanicopita
Prorogues
BBQ Meatballs
Fresh Chicken Wings
humus w/ pita chips
Wonderful Hot Pasta Salad
Hot Fruit Cobbler
Cookies
Fresh Fruit
Wine Cruise- February 13, 2010 - Details:
Date: Saturday,
February 13, 2010 - Register below!
Location: Washington Marina, 1300
Maine Avenue, SW, near the foot of 15th Street.
Note: Marina NOT located at Phillips
or near the Odyssey or Spirit Cruises. Please leave
adequate time to park and find boat. No refunds
or credits for missed boat. Please take phone information
for WWA with you if you do not know where we are.
After you are parked, come through
the Washington Marina gate. You will see our boats
at the dock. Crew members will greet you. Please
wait for crew members to escort you down to the
dock.
Parking: $10 Parking
at Capital Yacht Charters, free parking at lot nearest
the tidal basin, street or nearby lots (2-3 block
walk).
Metro: Smithsonian
Station (Blue/Orange Lines) - Metro
Map
Exit at U.S. Department of Agriculture (12th and
Independence). Walk south on 12th Street to Maryland
Ave. Turn right, and go to the front of the Mandarin
Oriental Hotel. Turn left, go down the steps, and
walk to the right around the Mandarin's water side.
Cross over foot bridge to boat.
Please purchase tickets in advance (must
be 21).
Purchase Tickets Here (Each ticket purchased is for two adutls).
Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No Refund Policy" (Policies
Page) before registering. And, note no actual
tickets are issued - your name will be on a list
at the dock. Please bring a copy of your
PayPal receipt.
Valentine's Day Wine Cruise - Wine
Cruise on the Potomac - Purchase Tickets Here
- $150
Limited number of tickets available - only 25 available. This event will sell out at 50 attendees (total).
February 13, 2010, $150.00 - Each ticket is for two adults.
See you there!
February 25, 2010 - Newly Listed Event ! WWA's - ABC's of Beer (VA) $42.50
If you love wine...we mean beer....then the ABC's of Beer is the perfect overall concept
course for you. This course has been created to cover the basics of the beer world. From how it is made, styles, trends and we will taste 9 beers throughout the evening to showcase different beers.
No prior knowledge or experience is required, and is equally
appropriate for casual consumers or for those interested
in careers in the beer trade or restaurant and hospitality
business. Add the ABC's of Wine to your purchase and learn about both over two nights!
Participants learn about each of the basic types of beer,
the techniques by which they are made, and the factors determining
quality.
Presentations are coupled with guided tastings of carefully
selected beers that exemplify the world's predominant styles.
ABC's of Beer - Details:
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Registration: 7:00 PM, Event - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington,
VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.
Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow
Lines) - Metro
Map
Note: These tastings are sit down
style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables)
vs. rounds.
Please purchase tickets in advance (must be 21).
ABC's of Beer - Purchase Tickets Here - $42.50
February 25, 2010, $42.50 - Note: For multiple purchases...please purchase separately for each attendee.
Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No
Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering.
And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will
be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your Google Checkout
receipt.
March 4, 2010 - Our newest course! French Wine Academy (FWA) -
Introduction to French Wine Class(VA) $62.50 - Special Rate!
This foundation course sets the stage. Find out why France is synonymous with wine. Explore the diversity of the wine regions of this country and find out how these Old World vineyards compare to their New World counterparts. While doing so, you’ll learn the fundamental concepts of wine and vine, expand your wine vocabulary and hone your palate!
An Introduction to the Wines of France Syllabus:
In this class, you will discover France as an historic producer and exporter of wine. Did you know that France was the first nation to set wine production standards…that seven of the eight “international” grape varieties are indigenous to France? Learn about terroir and the French concept of “grape growing” vs. “wine making”. Explore the French ideal of wine “quality”, then put theory to the taste test as you ‘tour’ Champagne, Alsace, the Loire, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone and Southern France learning about their climates, soils, grapes and wine styles.
More about this class:
This foundation class is part of the official French Wine Academy curriculum. It was created by the French Wine Society and is endorsed by "Wines of France" and the National French Wine Office.
The class will be taught by a Certified Wine Educator and will include a tasting of up to 6 wines. At the end of this class, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Introduction to French Wine Class - Details:
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010 - Our newest class!
Registration: 7:00 PM, Event - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington,
VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.
Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow
Lines) - Metro
Map
Note: These tastings are sit down
style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables)
vs. rounds.
Event taught by Lisa Airey, of the French Wine Society
.
Please purchase tickets in advance (must be 21).
Introduction to Wines of France - Purchase Tickets Here - $62.50
March 4, 2010, $62.50 - Note: For multiple purchases...please purchase separately for each attendee.
Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No
Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering.
And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will
be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your online
receipt.
March 6 - April 3, 2010 - Our newest course! French Wine Scholar (FWS) -
French Wine Certification Series (VA) $695.00 - Series Rate!
French Wine Scholar
The French Wine Scholar program offers a solid and comprehensive foundation for understanding the world of French wines.
The French Wine Scholar is the official curriculum for French wine as endorsed by Wines of France/French National Wine Office, as well as numerous other French wine trade organizations such as Burgundy Wines, Inter Beaujolais, Interrhone, and Provence Wines, among many others. It was developed by the French Wine Society to provide current, accurate information on the wine regions of France and validate proficiency in the Wines of France.
Intermediate to advanced students of wine who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam will earn the French Wine Scholar (FWS) post-nominal.
The course consists of 8 modules that will be delivered over 24 hours of classroom instruction and includes wine samples representative of each region. Two sessions will be taught each Saturday. See full curriculum for more details.
The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions regarding all French wine regions. Passing score is 75.
More about this class:
This class is part of the official French Wine Academy curriculum. It was created by the French Wine Society and is endorsed by "Wines of France" and the National French Wine Office.
Schedule:
Saturday, March 6, 2010:
Alsace &
Bordeaux
Saturday, March 13, 2010 : Beaujolais &
Burgundy
Saturday, March 20, 2010: Champagne &
Loire Valley
Saturday, March 27, 2010: Southern France &
Rhône Valley
Saturday, April 3, 2010: French Wine Scholar Exam - 12:30 PM
The class will be taught by a Certified Wine Educator and will include a tasting of up to 6 wines. At the end of this class, you will receive a certificate of completion. More details on specific nstructors will be coming soon.
French Wine Scholar Program - Details:
Date: Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2010 - Exam on April 3, 2010 - Our newest wine certification offering!
Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington,
VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.
Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow
Lines) - Metro
Map
Note: These tastings are sit down
style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables)
vs. rounds. Lunch is not included in registration pricing.
Event taught by Ray O' Mara and other instructors, certified by the French Wine Society
.
Please purchase tickets in advance as a series only (must be 21).
French Wine Scholar Program - Purchase Tickets Here - $695.00
March 6 - April 3, 2010, $695.00 - Note: For multiple purchases...please purchase separately for each attendee.
Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No
Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering.
And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will
be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your online
receipt.
Every Friday
Night at 6:15 PM
WWA's "Wine Night at the Movies" at the
Arlington Cinema N
Drafthouse (VA) $1 per wine ticket.
Join us at the Arlington Cinema
N Drafthouse EVERY
Friday night at 6:15 PM for our Wine Night at
the Movies. Here is your chance to have a fun,
interactivce wine tasting of 8 or so wines from
around the World. Tasting tickets get you a 1
oz. taste of wine or you can add more than one
ticket together for a multiple taste. Our wine
guides will guide you through the wines before
the movie or special event of the night.
Join the Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse
email list to find out what is happening at the
"New" Drafthouse. Under new management,
if you haven't been lately...give it a try you
won't be sorry!
Washingtonian Magazine's
Best of Issue - December 2007 voted Wine Night
at the Movies as the best thing to do on a Friday
night. Come out and see what all the buzz is about!
See you there!
Wine
Night at the Movie -
Details
Date: Every Friday
Night
Time: 6:15 PM
- till the time the movie/event starts.
Admission: $ 5.50
(or more for specail events) and $1 per taste
- Get tickets from your server once you find your
table.
Location: 2903
Columbia Pike, Arlington VA
Parking: Free parking
can be found on the streets around (free after
6:30 PM) and free lot behind the theatre.
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